The Best Walking Shoes for Wide Feet, According to Podiatrists
If you’re a regular stroller who often feels like your sneaks are fighting against your feet, take it from us: Shopping for the best walking shoes for wide feet now can save you a lot of discomfort (and frustration) later o
Relieve Stress With These 8 Gentle Yoga Poses
If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting your body into near-impossible poses, you should know that there are several different ways to practice yoga. Gentle yoga, for example, is appropriate for just about an
FITT Principle: The Most Effective Way to Structure Your Workouts
The hardest part of exercising isn’t usually the exercise itself. It’s knowing how to get started. It can be intimidating to figure out what to do, how long, and how often. Creating a safe, effective exercise routine that
The Best Polarized Sunglasses for All Your Outdoor Adventures
Picture this: You’re in the middle of a great morning workout, coasting alongside the water, when all of a sudden a major glare shines right in your eyes and you can barely see. The worst! Thankfully, with the right pair of
Why Kids Should Do Yoga, and How to Practice as a Family
Although yoga is often a serious meditative practice for adults, there’s tremendous value in getting the whole family involved, says Amber DiPietro, a NASM-certified trainer and E-RYT 500 yoga teacher. Especially these days
9 Things to Know About UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Right Now
With their 78-64 victory over USC in the Elite Eight Monday night, the UConn Huskies officially entered the NCAA’s Final Four—and are now tantalizingly close to clinching their 12th overall national title (and first since
Try This Fast and Furious Medicine Ball Workout
For versatility, portability, and simplicity, it’s hard to beat the old-school medicine ball. This tough and rugged piece of fitness equipment was touted as far back as 1000 BCE for its purported ability to improve various
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
10 Inner-Thigh Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Adductors
For many folks, adductor exercises are a neglected part of strength training. Unlike other lower-body players—like the glutes, quads, and calves—the inner thighs are typically not top of mind for a lot of exercisers, in p